Echo Bay Campground

Echo Bay Campground is located in the northern end of the park along the Overton Arm of Lake Mead. It is open year-round and features paved sites that can accommodate tents or RVs, along with tables, fire pits and/or grills. Some sites have views of the lake, and vegetation provides some shade. Temperatures usually surpass 100F (37C) from June through August. In May and September, daytime highs are around 90F (32C). From October through April temperatures are much cooler, and lows can dip to freezing December through February. The area averages 4 inches of rain each year. Each campsite provides space for up to eight people with one camping unit, such as a motor home or camp trailer. A maximum of two motorized vehicles, four motorcycles, or a combination thereof if towed or carried by a camper may occupy a site. Paved roads lead to each site, and the sites are asphalt. There are multiple water spigots and restrooms spread throughout the campground; the restrooms have sinks and toilets, and there are no showers. Accessible sites are available. An RV dump station and water refill station are located near the entrance to the Echo Bay Upper Campground, on the left. The Echo Bay developed area has a small picnic area, boat launch and store that sells amenities. Anglers enjoy coming to this area to fish along the many coves that can be accessed by foot or boat, and a fish cleaning station is located near the picnic area. There is a mix of palm trees, oleanders, mature cottonwood trees and native vegetation that help provide shade and privacy between sites. Wildlife in the area includes many species of birds and lizards along with antelope squirrels and the occasional coyote. Echo Bay is remote, making it an ideal location to view the night skies. Many adventures can be discovered from here, including the Redstone Picnic Area, the historic once-flooded town of St. Thomas, Rogers Spring, Blue Point Spring and the Valley of Fire State Park.